No, no, no!  This can't be OVER!  NO!  I LOVE this fic!  I've been so looking forward to seeing them get together ...

Oh, PLEASE say you have a sequel planned?!?!

Ah, propinquity and the proprietary feeling one gets over one's charges.  Perhaps those are reasons so many injured soldiers marry military nurses.I enjoyed this chapter, which was up to the high standards I have come to expect from you.  Thank you for sharing this tale with us.

I was wondering whether Hermione would ever ask Severus about how to obtain a job. She never actually asked, but now she knows. Hopefully her time at work won't interfere too much with her time spent with Severus. She could always visit Severus in the evenings, though she might wonder if he'd want that after he can charm his arm himself. I wonder if Hermione is ever going to take a look at that photo album again, or if she's going to make the mistake of asking Severus about his father. I'm sure that Severus would hate being asked about his upbringing and his father in particular.

Severus ought to offer Hermione a job as a personal asestent.He could never find anyone better!

So where are the offers? I think I am as confused as she is :)

It is interesting to see Severus fill in for her Head of House, really, why didn't Minerva tell her this ages ago?  Oh well, she must have been busy like Hermione is.

Oh good chapter - I liked the Severus was informing Hermione of what she did not know about the offers - shame of McGonagall let the brighest witch that probably ever came through Hogwarts and a war hero twist in the wind - McGongall should have been telling her these things.

This story has been a delight to read so far but this has been my favorite chapter.  While the belated counciling session was delightrul I'm really intrigued by Snape's issues with his left arm.  You have my head full of theories and questions: is it because of the Dark Mark or has he always known how to use it and once put it to diabolical purposes??  Anyway, thanks so much for giving me such thoughts to ponder.  And please keep these great chapters coming!

Oh dear, poor Snape. The news about his arm must really be devastating for him, even if he learns doing magic with his left. I'm really wondering about his reluctance to use his left one now, though. Must be a serious thing...

And so very interesting to see how their relationship changes. This renewed poisoning did have some benefits, then, didn't it?

Great new chapter, again I can't wait to read on!

Yes, there is a silver lining!  Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!  The next chapter should be up in a few days.

Another excellent chapter.  What an interesting and original idea about the venom.  YOu keep the characters IN character, and the story moves briskly along, with interesting plot turns.  Good job! 

great funny bits: the badger and the troll, love the understated humor.  Your Hermione is great, overthinking, wondering, worrying.  Excellent characterization.

Reminds me of the time I spent last year living at a friend's house and forcing the physical therapy after a knee replacement.  :-)Good beginning, he's very Snape-ish, indeed.

Oh man - I had hoped Severus was getting better but it now he is worse. Poor Hermione and the glass - they are having a bad luck draw - I cannot wait to see where you take them.

Poor girl - she is so torn up about going back to the school. I think she cried more in this chapter than all the others. I cannot wait to see what happens between her and Severus.

Poor Severus!he was doing so good too.That was a good twist about the snake venum.I hope Hermione comes back to see him soon.He needs her more than eather one of them know.

Well, it looks like Hermione, or someone else, will have to work with him far longer now in order to try to correct his arm. If Severus's right arm does not heal, then he will probably have to start using his left arm for things. Hopefully Severus didn't injure Hermione's feelings for him too badly. He'll need all the help he can get, even if he doesn't want it.

Oh my, what an unexpected turn of events! Poor Severus, having to start all over again... if possible. I like the chapter very much, it is very dense and shows both nicely IC, I think. Can't wait to read on *gnaws on nail* ;)

Thanks!  I'm glad you're liking this and find them both IC.  More should be coming soon!

I always wondered when Severus would snap and lose control (staying in control for twenty years is amazing).  How will he react to Hermione's injury, and what will she do.  I suspect she will have quite a bit to say on the matter.

Hermione is so much in character that I had to laugh at some of her actions, especially her arguing with Severus.

I loved the line "He restrained the urge to suggest her liver."  it was quite 'Snape like'.  The nocturnal dream he had was funny as well.

brilliant chapter.  Can't wait for the next!

I like this story! Very well written and quite witty too!

This is very interesting and I'm really looking forward to seeing where it goes.  The tone is thoughtful and I really enjoy your characterization: secretive, sarcastic Snape who's trying to keep everything inside and bossy, practical Hermione who solves everyone else's problems because she doesn't want to solve her own.  It's refreshing.  Really enjoyed this turn of phrase:

Get that a bit wrong, and instead of a rabbit, you’d get a very
chair-like badger that snarled and snapped and went and hid in the
fireplace until you switched hands and fixed it.

The humor is gentle and again, very Hermione.  Looking forward to what comes next!  Thanks!

Aaargh - evil cliffie, evil cliffie... :D

Very good chapter. Your observation of Hermione's mind and musings are very astute, as is your depiction of the whole set of events.

Thanks!  I'm glad you're enjoying it, even with the evil cliffie. *g*

Oh, I don't mind evil cliffies at all.. provided the author is able to update in reasonable time. Some authors don't manage more than an update every other month - which I can absolutely understand and don't mind, too, but in that case, cliffhangers are really tough for the reader ;o) : In any case, a good story can have as evil a cliffhanger and take update time as much as it wants: I don't mind, as long as the story is not abandoned.

I do know what you mean about long delays making cliffies difficult.  No risk of abandonment here: the story is completed and the next chapter is already in the queue.  :-)

Good chapter.Hermione really needs to let go and be with someune who will appercate her.